We are officially hooked! In this episode of Your Bourbon Journey, we dive deep into the highly coveted Remus Reserve Collection from Ross & Squibb Distillery. After an exclusive, intimate tasting event with Master Distiller Ian Stirsman at Lux Row Distillers, we walked away as full converts to the MGP / Luxco flavor profile. Today, we are cracking open three incredible bottles to see how they stack up side-by-side.
First up is the spectacular Remus Gatsby Reserve 2025, a massive 15-year-old straight bourbon whiskey bottled at a cask strength of 102.8 proof. Released as a centennial celebration of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic 1925 novel.
Next, we step up to the plate with the brand-new, limited-edition Remus Lou Gehrig Reserve (Released May 2026). Honoring the Iron Horse’s legendary 109 RBI season in 1926 at 109 proof, this bottle masterfully blends four distinct mash bills to match his iconic #4 jersey.
Finally, we round out the lineup with the heavy-hitting Remus Babe Ruth Reserve (2025 Edition). Clocking in at the highest proof on the table at 111, this medley of three high-rye mash bills commemorates the Bambino’s career professional at-bats.
Which of these ultra-premium Ross & Squibb MGP expressions takes home the crown? Watch to find out our definitive ranking! Have you been lucky enough to find any of these Remus Reserve bottles in the wild? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
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Remus Gatsby Reserve 2025
- Classification: Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- Company: Luxco / MGP
- Distillery: Ross & Squibb Distillery (Lawrenceburg, IN)
- Mash Bill: 75% Corn, 21% Rye, 4% Malted Barley
- Age: 15 Years
- Proof: 102.8 Proof (51.4% ABV)
- SRP: $199.99
- Released: October 2025
- Other: Cask strength. Released as a centennial celebration of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic 1925 novel.
- Purchased: 05/29/26 for $219.99 at Lux Row Distillers, Bardstown KY
Remus Lou Gehrig Reserve
- Classification: Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- Company: Luxco / MGP
- Distillery: Ross & Squibb Distillery (Lawrenceburg, IN)
- Mash Bill: Medley of 4 distinct mash bills (reflecting his #4 jersey):
- 70% is 2017 distillation (49% Rye / 51% Corn / 10% Malted Rye)
- 14% is 2016 distillation (44% Rye)
- 8% is 2019 distillation (36% Rye)
- 8% is 2019 distillation (99% Corn / 1% Malted Barley)
- Age: NAS (Blend of 7 to 10-year-old bourbons)
- Proof: 109 Proof (54.5% ABV) — Honors his 109 RBI season in 1926
- SRP: $149.99
- Released: May 2026
- Other: Limited to exactly 9,665 numbered bottles, representing each of the Iron Horse’s career plate appearances.
- Purchased: 05/29/26 for $155.99 at Lux Row Distillers, Bardstown KY
Remus Babe Ruth Reserve (2025 Edition)
- Classification: Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- Company: Luxco / MGP
- Distillery: Ross & Squibb Distillery (Lawrenceburg, IN)
- Mash Bill: Medley of 3 distinct mash bills (reflecting his #3 jersey):
- 73% is 2017 distillation (51% Corn, 39% Unmalted Rye, 10% Malted Rye)
- 15% is 2016 distillation (52% Corn, 44% Rye, 4% Malted Barley)
- 12% is 2017 distillation (60% Corn, 36% Rye, 4% Malted Barley)
- Age: NAS (Blend of 8 to 9-year-old bourbons)
- Proof: 111 Proof (55.5% ABV)
- SRP: $149.99
- Released: June 2025
- Other: Limited to 8,399 numbered bottles, marking his total career professional at-bats.
- Purchased: 05/29/26 for $155.99 at Lux Row Distillers, Bardstown KY
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NOTE: The spirits in this review were purchased by us. We were not compensated by the spirit producer for this review. This is simply our opinion based on what we tasted on this day. Please drink responsibly.
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